“Throughout
the construction process, around $56 million has been spent on local businesses
and services providers,” Mr Mills said.

“The Coopers
Gap Wind Farm, north-west of Brisbane, has a total capacity of 453 MW which
makes it the largest wind farm by MW capacity currently operating in Australia.

“The project
is owned and constructed by the Powering Australian Renewables Fund, a
landmark financing
initiative created by AGL and QIC. The $2-3 billion fund aims to develop and
own approximately 1,000 MW in large-scale renewable generation projects.

“I’d like to
thank PARF for its work in this achievement.

“I’d also like to recognise the efforts of the Australian Energy Market Operator and Powerlink as project partners who helped us get here, along with the support of the local community and local councils.”